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Six-week-old Poppy and her littermates arrived at Pet Network in June. Although our veterinary staff is always prepared for complex medical cases, the extent of little Poppy’s condition was distressing. Poppy was battling an upper respiratory infection (URI), an all-too-common disease that is rampant among shelter cats and kittens. If left untreated, URIs can lead to life-threatening complications. Poppy was immediately diagnosed with corneal ulcers in both of her eyes as a result of the untreated infection. One eye had already ruptured and the other was severely infected. The decision was simple: Poppy would have the best chance at a happy life if both of her eyes were removed. Our Director of Shelter Medicine, Dr. Marlene Tremblay, and her incredible team worked diligently and delicately to give Poppy the medical care she needed to survive. Sweet Poppy awoke from surgery, purring, wrapped in warm blankets, and enjoying the loving care of our attentive staff. Within the week she was home with her new family and big brother, Theo, another Pet Network alumnus!

When Pet Network’s field unit arrived on the site of an overcrowding situation in rural Northern Nevada, they found BG; neglected, injured, and afraid. Despite the pain, BG let our medical team examine and transport him without complaint. All of our staff were immediately drawn to his sweet personality. We worked overtime to ensure his stay with us would be as comfortable as possible. Pet Network's medical team repaired BG’s open wound and saw an immediate improvement. Freed from pain and fear, and on the road to recovery, BG’s personality began to shine through. His doting, gentle, and adventurous nature won over his new mom, Katie, and shortly thereafter she adopted him. BG's scars have healed and you would never know of his ordeal by looking at him. This is the level of care invested in every animal that comes through our doors.